On your arrival at the Mumbai International Airport, you will be received by our representative and escorted to the hotel. He will then assist you with the check-in formalities (standard check in time at the hotel is 1200 hrs).
Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 2

Meals Included:Breakfast

In Mumbai

Half day sightseeing tour of Mumbai includes The Gateway of India - a grand ceremonial arch built to commemorate the visit of King George IV; Mani Bhavan - where the father of our Nation resided for 15 years; the Marine drive; the Prince of Wales museum - considered one of the best museums in the country; the Hanging gardens & Victoria Railway Station.
Overnight in Mumbai.

Day 3

Meals Included:Breakfast

Fly Mumbai – Udaipur

Fly Mumbai – Udaipur

Day 4

Meals Included:Breakfast

In Udaipur

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur. Tour includes a visits to the City Palace - The major parts of the palace are now well-maintained as a museum with an enormous collection of glass, ceramic figures and small canvases, Jagdish Temple - This temple treasures a black stone image of Lord Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the universe. A brass image of Garuda the Hindu divinity is in a monument in front of the temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari: The Saheliyon ki Bari or the garden of the Maids of Honor is a small exquisite garden with fountains, stone elephants and a beautiful lotus pond and the Lake Pichola - This lake is fenced by hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats and ridges. An enchanting way to end your day in Udaipur is by taking a beautiful boat ride on Lake Pichola in the evening when the City palace in the background unites with the sparkling lake water. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 5

Meals Included:Breakfast

Drive Udaipur – Jodhpur

After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and will be assisted with check out formalities. You will then start your drive to Jodhpur. On your arrival at the Jodhpur hotel, you will again be met by our representative and will be assisted with check in formalities. Later, the guide will pick you up from the hotel for a guided sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Tour includes a visits to the Mehrangarh Fort - Of the seven huge gates to the fort, a few like Jayapol and Fatehpol were built to celebrate Marwar rulers' victories over countless enemies. Inside the fort is a series of courtyards and palaces, Jaswant Thaada - the white marble war memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, is known as the Jaswant Thada. The best way to explore and experience the city of Jodhpur, is to take a fascinating walk around the colorful Sardar market and the Clock Tower. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 6

Meals Included:Breakfast

Drive Jodhpur – Jaipur

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and will be assisted with check-out formalities. You will then start your trip to Jaipur. On arrival at the Jaipur hotel, you will again be received by our representative and will then be assisted with check in formalities. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 7

Meals Included:Breakfast

In Jaipur

After a relaxing breakfast, you will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and Amber. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes a visits to the Amber Fort - located 11 kms away from Jaipur, Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls. Here you mount an Elephant, to get to the top of the Fort. Also visit to the Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), the facade of which is all pink windows and filigree screens, City Palace, still the home of the former royalty. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons, and the Jantar Mantar (Observatory) – -- the largest and best preserved 18th century stone observatory. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 8

Meals Included:Breakfast

Drive Jaipur- Agra

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and will be assisted with check-out formalities. You will then start your trip to Agra, en-route stopping at Fatehpur Sikri , for a guided tour of the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar approximately 35 kms outside Agra. Built in the 16th century, this city was abandoned 12 years later due to a scarcity of water. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the drive takes a twirl to Agra. On arrival at the Agra hotel, you will again be received by our representative and will then be assisted with check in formalities. Later in the afternoon, the tour guide will pick you up for the guided sightseeing trip of Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), one of the wonders of the world -- a monument of love created by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal and perhaps the most perfect architectural monument of the world and the Agra Fort - a testament to the rise and fall of the Mughal empire built by Emperor Akbar in red sand stone over 400 years ago. Overnight in Agra.

Day 9

Meals Included:Breakfast

Drive Agra – Delhi

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will be met by our representative and will be assisted with check-out formalities. You will then start your trip to Delhi. On arrival at the Delhi hotel, you will again be received by our representative and will then be assisted with check in formalities. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 10

Meals Included:Breakfast

In Delhi

After the breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes visits to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid - one of the country’s largest mosques, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street) – famous for its colourful bazaars including Rickshaw Ride , Raj Ghat – the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, a drive past to India Gate - a 42 meter high war memorial, Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House), Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutub Minar – a 73 m high victory tower. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 11

Meals Included:BreakfastLunch

In Delhi

Today you will join a Cooking Class of Gourmet Indian food (Lunch included). Hosted by the renowned Jyoti Agarwal, this is an excellent half day out to enjoy discovering the secrets of Indian cuisine and eat the sumptuous meal you create with Jyoti and her family at their home in Delhi. Chat with Jyoti to get a glimpse of contemporary India in urban cities. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 12

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

Fly Delhi – Jabalpur and drive to Bandhavgarh

Transfer to Delhi airport in time to board flight for Jabalpur. On arrival, you will be received by our representative and start your drive to Bandhavgarh. On arrival check-in at the resort and enjoy your evening at leisure to prepare for your tiger searching next day. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 13

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

In Bandhavgarh

Morning and Afternoon game safaris into the Bandhavgarh National Park accompanied by an English speaking Naturalist. Game drives in Bandhavgarh are conducted using 4WD vehicles. (Please note there are no game drives on Wednesday afternoons in Bandhavgarh National Park.) Overnight stay in Bandhavgarh.

Day 14

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

Drive Bandhavgarh – Katni & connect overnight train to Varanasi

Morning game safari into the Bandhavgarh National Park accompanied by an English speaking Naturalist. Later in the afternoon drive to Katni railway station in time board train for Varanasi. Overnight onboard train.

Day 15

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

Arrive Varanasi

You will be met by our representative at the Varanasi railway station who will escort you to the hotel and help you with the check in formalities. (standard check in time at the hotel is 1200 hrs) Sunset on the River Ganges - Every evening at sunset an elaborate ganga aarti (river worship) ceremony with fire and dance is staged at the Dasaswamedh Ghat and is best viewed from your boat on the river. Led by a group of young pandits (priests), the ceremony commences with the blowing of a conch shell, and continues with the waving of incense sticks and circling of large flaming lamps that stand out dramatically against the darkened sky. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 16

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

In Varanasi

The day begins early with a Dawn Boat Ride on the holy river Ganges. The City and the river Ganges come alive at dawn, when hundreds and thousands of devotees come to the river to worship the Sun God. Later you will be picked up from your hotel for a guided tour of Varanasi, , which includes a visits to the Ghats,Durga Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Gyan Kupor Well. Both the Durga Temple and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple are closed for Non-Hindus. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 17

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

Fly Varanasi - Kolkata

Today you’ll visit Sarnath, located 13 kms outside Varanasi city. It is a holy spot for the followers of Budha. After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. Sarnath now, has the Dhamekha stupa, as well as the Ashoka pillar. Later, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with the check-out formalities. You will then be escorted to the airport in time to board flight for Kolkata. (standard check out time at the hotel is 1200 hrs) You will again be met by our representative at the Kolkata Airport who will escort you to the hotel and help you with the check in formalities. Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 18

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

In Kolkata

After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Kolkata visiting the Victoria Memorial, built from white marble, one of the famous landmarks of Kolkata, and now a museum; Raj Bhawan – The Residence of the Governer; Howrah Bridge – The third Largest Bridge in the World; The famous Eden Gardens – Famous for Cricket matches and the Kalighat temple. Overnight in Kolkata.

Day 19

Meals Included:BreakfastLunchDinner

Depart Kolkata

Have a relaxed morning , after which, transfer to Kolkata International Airport in time to board for your flight back home (standard check out time at the hotel is 1200 hrs).

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